S. 1310 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act
S. 1310 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 24, 2005, sponsored by Rick Santorum with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 109-156
What it does
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to grant an easement to the Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation to enlarge the diameter of a specified natural gas pipeline from 14 inches to not more than 20 inches, consistent with the recreational values and protection of the resources of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Santorum (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentDec 22, 2005
- Became lawDec 30, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-156. (Dec 30, 2005)
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